Are You My Mommy?

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Resplendent Fire 15,


*once she had left Ress, Mother Torrent made great time into Bezair, using the river as a straight-through passage into the port. She seemed to be following some internal directions and rose up and out of the river near the residential districts. She didn't bother trying to dry off and ultimately left footprints to be taken by the heat of the rising sun in her wake. Soon she stopped in front of a particular house and she took a moment to evaluate it. It wasn't a manse or a mansion, but it looked quaint and cozy. Spacious enough for a family to live in she knew that unless her little girl suddenly had a large number of siblings there would be room to spare. The roof was a wide curving sort, with the paneling similar to scales and she took that notion as an invitation, opening the door and entering the home. The smells of something cooking filled the air inside and the windows were open to let in the light. Tilting her head up and to the side she scanned the house quickly before dashing into the next room over where a young blue-skinned girl sat at a table staring longingly out the window*


*the little girl didn't even hear the door open and close, so lost in thought was she. Not even the quiet but rapid footsteps had alerted her, but the scent of fresh water brought her face around sharply, hope making her eyes brim with tears. As soon as she saw the woman in the doorway she leaped out of her seat and scrambled over the table with as much speed as she could muster, reaching the woman and jumping on her before the chair crashed to the ground*

MOMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Rain! I missed you so much!

*Mother Torrent picked up her daughter and swung her around, squeezing her close to her chest, trying not to crush her precious little girl. A few tears of her own slipped out but they were lost in the soft brown locks of the girl in her arms. After a few more moments of this she pulled back just enough so that she could look her daughter in the eyes*

I'm sorry I'm late, baby, forgive me? I'm going to stay the extra time and catch up on my paperwork later to make it up to you. And I brought presents! Wanna see?

[Ress]

Resplendent fire, 15

*Within eyesight of the front door, A tall dark skinned easterner cooked dinner for him and his daughter, smiling slightly at the sound of Mother Torrent, happy that he had cooked more just incase she had arrived.

Sighing softly, he made three plates and walked out into the living room, placing them on the table as he watched the mother and daughter hug*

" Hello Torri. Has it been a year? It feels like longer. Would you like some dinner?"

* He smiled, feeling both happy and sad at the sight of his daughter's mother*

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Resplendent Fire 15,


*Mother Torrent looked up from her daughter's face and smiled a little at him, the expression containing emotions concealed enough to be unrecognizable, though she seemed genuinely pleased that he was there*

Only if there's enough, I won't take from your pockets things I don't really need

*she grimaced a little at being reminded she was late, and with a sigh she stood up to her full height, looking a bit tired without seeming old*

Some of the Air Elementals thought taking me out was a good idea, using my trip here to attempt a coup. It took longer than I'd have liked to be rid of them, and it set me back time-wise, but I'm going to let the paperwork build up and leave here a little late to make up for it. Business is never as important as my trips here


*Crystal Rain frowned a little as she heard her mother's story, worry creasing her face until she remembered the promised presents*

What did you bring me, mommy?


*the nickname he'd given her always brought back memories and when their daughter brought up the gifts she couldn't help but chuckle. Setting her down, Mother Torrent procured a quill made from a Thunderbird's tail feathers and placed it in Crystal Rain's hands*

This I pulled out just for you, and, I have this

*a delicate voucher came from the bag next and she smiled*

This is an Endowment voucher, and it's just for you

[Ress]

Resplendent Fire, 15

* smiled wider, shaking his head a little as he looked on at the two, then pulled out a pair of chairs from the breakfast table.*

" You know you are always welcome here Torri... I have been cooking extra since the day the fire became resplendent.

Its very good to see you again. I am glad the air court's pogrom has not caught you...

Has there been any luck in converting Fakharu to your cause?

How has the water court been going so far?.. any luck?.... is there anything I can do to help you?"

* He turned back around, putting his arms across his chest*

" But for now, it is time to eat... Crystal Rain, breakfast time. Come to the table, my little river."

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Resplendent Fire 15,


No such luck with Fakharu, he doesn't budge for anyone. Though I am considering the option of swaying his mortal lover to our cause in the hopes that he will follow her to us

*Mother Torrent went over and picked up the fallen chair, setting it out so that they could use it before looking over at him*

Do you need help with setting out breakfast?


Food!

*Crystal Rain dashed past her mother and jumped into her seat, the one that had fallen previously and her mother had just righted*

What are we eating?